Assistant Buyer

Job Title: Assistant Buyer
Pay Rate: starting at $20/hr
Location: Kent, WA
Area Code: 253
ZIP Code: 98032
Start Date: Right Away
Shift: 1st shift; M-F 6:30am-3pm
Temp Assignment: 3-6 months (could be extended)
100% Onsite
Keywords: #AssistantBuyer #ProcurementJobs

Benefits:
*Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision
*401k
*On the job training / cross-training
*Life Insurance, disability insurance
*Voluntary life insurance for family members available.
*Accident and critical illness insurance optional.
*Scheduled performance reviews
*Referral program

Job Description:
Support Buyer and department. Act as a liaison between supplier and internal customers.

Responsibilities:
*Purchase materials part, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures while optimizing price, delivery, and terms.
*Communicate specifications, investigate, and identify qualified suppliers, issue requests for quotations and implement procurement action.
*Negotiate with suppliers for price, delivery, and quality.
*Release purchase orders, follow up and expedite as necessary, evaluate product values according to knowledge of market price, coordinate purchasing activity with internal customers to maintain inventory at planned levels and maintain all procurement records.
*Make inquiries, obtain quotes and pricing, prepare, and edit purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders.
*Perform administrative duties such as: prepare and edit purchase orders and bid requests, match receiving tickets with PO"s and an accurate inventory of designated components.
*Foster and maintain positive supplier relationships.
*Ensures commercial, legal, ethical, and contractual compliance in all procurement transactions.

Qualification:
*US Citizenship
*Supply Chain Experience Required
*HS Diploma or GED equivalency; a degree is not required for this position
*Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite - proficiency in Excel.
*Must possess follow-up and accuracy with record keeping of transactions and communications.
*Professional verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills, demonstrated ability to multitask with attention to detail and excellent problem solving, research, and interpersonal skills.
*Ability to work independently with demonstrated self-initiative.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.